Initial thoughts: The box and its contents are definitely a work of art. However, I don't really care for the ultra-thin papers between the album covers and so forth (and I wish the vinyl records themselves had some rice paper in the cardboard covers so the records would remain more pristine), as they seem like they'd get torn apart quite easily (but they look nice).
Jean-Michel Jarre - Electronica Behind the Scenes
Jean-Michel Jarre's new album Electronica available 16 Oct 2015.
Published on 15 October 2015 2015
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A la bonne heure - Jean Michel Jarre - 15 octobre 2015 - partie 1
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A la bonne heure - Jean Michel Jarre - 15 octobre 2015 - partie 2
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:30 pm
by Jon
Happy bunny as the album has just arrived at my home Time to crank up the Pioneer.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:34 pm
by starmike
There's a video on JMJ's FB page showing a time lapse of him signing the forms, so it's verified it's his signature.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:47 pm
by Domestos
funkygreenalien wrote:
Dr_Jones wrote:It's 200 euros and it's his handwriting.
Alright 200 euro then. But I can do also the same signature. Do you actualy thinks that Jarre himself signed all those 1000 piece of papers?? Realy? I don't think so. It is very obvious that some members of the record company signed this in the name of Jarre. That is very normal. 1000 signatures from 1 person to each box? Don't believe this. Jarre signed nothing on these boxes.
Again sorry for this negativity, but i don't believe this. These boxes with vynil and all are just for the fans. Sony music very good in marketing
In music industry there is so much fake and bullshit. You fans never want to know what it realy is.
The original CD is the best buy. All the rest is nothing more than extra money for Sony music.
I think you have some words to eat there.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:48 pm
by funkygreenalien
ok
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:54 pm
by starmike
Anyone in the US get theirs yet? My order says that because it's shipped to the US they couldn't put a tracking number on it, so I have no idea when it's coming.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:27 pm
by jeanbatman
This pic could be fine for a caption contest...
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:40 pm
by Jon
With the exception of Glory (I am still not keen on that track), Electronica Vol 1 is without doubt one of Jarre's finest albums since his 1993 Chronologie. It is a killer sounding album that is not only vintage sounding Jarre but packed with current and beyond sounds and riffs. The artists working alongside Jarre make sense. The tracks make sense and work incredibly well. Although I am not a fan of Glory, it does fit in context with the album and I understand why it was chosen. Since Glory and Conquistador were released a few months back, and with the snippet of Automatic in the back story video, I have stopped myself from listening to any other tracks knowing they would be on this release... and I am so glad I did. The album is sensational, breathtaking at times, uplifting and huge. Damn JMJ, you certainly can still pack a punch and I am delighted he is back. My personal rating - 9.5/10
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:55 pm
by jarrepaul
Agree with that 95 per cent. I don't mind Glory the 1 track that bugs me is the Laurie Anderson track. At the the very end she says do not leave the building. Its a song about interacting with your mobile phone!. This is the sort of album you prayed would come when you were waiting for a new album 1999 onwards.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:24 pm
by 1906
jarrepaul wrote:AAt the the very end she says do not leave the building.
Exactly. The world is already at your finger tips.
